Wendy's (WEN) Cash from Investing Activities (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's' (WEN) quarterly Cash from Investing Activities came in at -$13.7 million in Q1 2026, up 36.41% YoY from -$10.0 million in Q1 2025, and up 72.82% on a QoQ basis from -$50.3 million in Q4 2025.
Analysis
Wendy's (WEN) Cash from Investing Activities (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's (WEN) has 18 years of Cash from Investing Activities data on file, last reported at -$13.7 million in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly Cash from Investing Activities rose 36.41% year-over-year to -$13.7 million in Q1 2026, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 was -$143.0 million (down 10.02% YoY) and the FY2025 annual result came in at -$150.8 million, down 16.65% from the prior year.
- Cash from Investing Activities climbed to -$13.7 million in Q1 2026, from -$50.3 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Cash from Investing Activities ranged from a high of -$12.1 million in Q2 2023 to a low of -$92.8 million in Q1 2023.
- A 5-year average of -$32.4 million and a median of -$24.8 million in 2024 frame the typical range for Cash from Investing Activities.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Cash from Investing Activities sank 156.58% — and 2023, when it jumped 66.59%.
- Tracing WEN's Cash from Investing Activities over 5 years: stood at -$13.0 million in 2022, then plunged by 137.72% to -$31.0 million in 2023, then slumped by 95.1% to -$60.5 million in 2024, then rose by 16.92% to -$50.3 million in 2025, then jumped by 72.82% to -$13.7 million in 2026.
- The last three Cash from Investing Activities figures came in at -$13.7 million (Q1 2026), -$50.3 million (Q4 2025), and -$48.3 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cash from Investing Activities (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 181.46 Bn | 180.64 Bn | 6.42 Bn | -868.00 Mn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 119.15 Bn | 115.53 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 2.22 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 47.22 Bn | 46.55 Bn | 2.35 Bn | -45.28 Mn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 41.34 Bn | 40.66 Bn | 1.47 Bn | -89.00 Mn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.92 Bn | 26.86 Bn | 1.89 Bn | -27.00 Mn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.01 Bn | 24.79 Bn | 3.68 Bn | -188.30 Mn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn | -27.00 Mn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 15.19 Bn | 13.80 Bn | 2.22 Bn | -32.00 Mn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.42 Bn | 12.22 Bn | 1.44 Bn | -95.23 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.52 Bn | 1.18 Bn | 363.30 Mn | -24.11 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | -24.11 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | -13.67 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -50.27 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -48.30 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -30.78 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -21.49 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -60.51 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -24.84 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -23.15 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -20.81 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -31.02 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2023 | -26.59 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2023 | -16.88 Mn |
| Apr 2, 2023 | -12.06 Mn |
| Jan 1, 2023 | -92.82 Mn |
| Apr 3, 2022 | -13.05 Mn |
| Oct 3, 2021 | -16.91 Mn |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 37.04 Mn |
| Apr 4, 2021 | -5.09 Mn |
| Jan 3, 2021 | -27.25 Mn |